President John Dramani Mahama has opted not to pursue further disciplinary measures against Sammy Gyamfi, the acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, following a widely publicized incident in which Gyamfi was seen handing U.S. dollars to evangelist Patricia Oduro, also known as Nana Agradaa.
The video, which surfaced earlier this month, sparked public outcry and prompted calls for Gyamfi’s dismissal from civil society groups and opposition members, who accused him of breaching Ghana’s Foreign Exchange Act and the recently launched Code of Conduct for public appointees.
However, during a press briefing, Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, announced that the President has decided to accept Gyamfi’s public apology and resolve the matter with a final warning.
“The President has carefully reviewed the situation and, while deeply concerned, has chosen to accept Mr. Gyamfi’s apology. However, a firm directive has been issued to him and all government appointees to uphold the highest standards of public service and avoid actions that could undermine public trust,” Kwakye Ofosu stated.
The minister further emphasized that the President’s decision to spare Gyamfi from dismissal does not signal a tolerance for misconduct.
“While forgiveness has been extended in this instance, the President has made it clear that any future breaches of the Code of Conduct will attract severe consequences,” he added.
The decision has generated mixed reactions, with critics arguing that sparing Gyamfi sets a troubling precedent for accountability, while supporters believe the public censure and presidential warning are sufficient to deter future misconduct.
The Ghana Gold Board has not yet issued an official statement on the matter.
